Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy (Sequim Irrigation Festival)

Effective date: January 11, 2026


The Sequim Irrigation Festival (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization (501(c)(4)). We respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices you have.


1) Information We Collect

A. Information you provide to us
We collect information you choose to submit through the website, such as:

  • Contact and inquiry forms: name, email address, phone number (if provided), and message content.
  • Applications and registrations (as offered): information needed to process participation such as vendor applications, parade entries, contests, volunteer forms, or other event-related submissions (for example, name, business name, mailing address, email, phone, and other details requested on the form).
  • Email signups (if offered): name and email address (and preferences, if applicable).


B. Payment and donation information (Stripe)
If you make a payment or donation through the website, payments are processed by Stripe. We may receive limited information about your transaction (such as your name, email address, amount, and payment confirmation). We do not receive or store your full credit card number. Payment information you enter is collected and processed directly by Stripe according to Stripe’s privacy practices.


C. Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address (often in truncated form depending on settings)
  • browser type, device type, and operating system
  • pages viewed and actions taken on the site
  • date/time of visit and referring webpage
  • approximate location (city/region) derived from IP address
  • This information is generally collected through cookies and similar technologies (see “Cookies & Analytics”).


2) How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • respond to questions and provide support
  • process applications/registrations and administer festival activities
  • provide confirmations, updates, and service-related communications
  • improve website functionality and content
  • analyze site usage and performance (for example, through Google Analytics, if enabled)protect the security and integrity of our website and prevent fraud/abuse
  • comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use it to build marketing profiles for targeted advertising.


3) How We Share Information

We may share information in limited situations:

  • With service providers who help operate our website and services (for example, the Duda website platform, email/form tools, and Stripe for payment processing). These providers may access information only as needed to provide services for us.
  • With authorized festival volunteers, committee members, or staff who need the information to review submissions, communicate with participants, and run festival operations. Access is limited to what is necessary for festival administration.
  • For legal and safety reasons if required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of the Festival, our users, or others.
  • In organizational transitions (rare), such as a restructuring, dissolution, or transfer of festival operations, where information may be transferred in a manner consistent with this policy.


4) Duda Website Platform

Our website is built and hosted on Duda. Duda may process certain information as part of providing the website platform, such as hosting, form handling, and site performance features. Duda’s use of data is governed by its own policies and agreements.


5) Cookies & Analytics (Google Analytics)

We may use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function and to understand how visitors interact with the website.

If enabled, Google Analytics helps us measure traffic and usage patterns (for example, which pages are visited most often). Google Analytics may use cookies and collect information about your use of the website. We use analytics to understand site usage and improve the festival website—not to identify you personally.

Your choices:

  • You can control cookies through your browser settings (including blocking or deleting cookies). If you disable cookies, some site features may not work as intended.
  • Google also offers a browser add-on that can help opt out of Google Analytics in some cases.
  • Note: Some browsers send “Do Not Track” signals; our site may not respond to all such signals.


6) Third-Party Content and Links

Our website may include third-party content or embeds (for example, Google Maps, YouTube videos, or calendar embeds) and may link to external websites. These third parties may collect information directly from you and may use cookies. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not ours.


7) Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy. Because the Festival operates seasonally and is volunteer-run, we may retain certain records across festival years for planning, historical reference, financial recordkeeping, and legal/compliance needs. We may retain transaction and accounting records for longer periods where required.


8) Security

We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure.


9) Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may request to:

  • access the personal information we hold about you
  • correct inaccurate personal information
  • delete certain personal information (subject to recordkeeping and legal requirements)


You can also opt out of marketing emails (if offered) using the unsubscribe link in the message.

  • To make a request, contact us using the information below.


10) Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child submitted personal information through our website, please contact us so we can address it.


11) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.


12) Contact Us

Sequim Irrigation Festival (501(c)(4))
Email: info@irrigationfestival.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2073, Sequim, WA 98382